Co-op Hardware Test Dallas

About the Role

The Hardware Test Co-op sits on the V-BAT Division's Engineering team. The role is paid, full-time, and runs for multiple months during the academic year, giving extended exposure to real-world hardware development and testing.

What you'll do

• Design and build mechanical fixtures, mounts, and enclosures for test stands.
• Work with precision measurement equipment and mechanical subsystems.
• Support prototyping, fabrication, and integration of mechanical designs.
• Assist in design reviews and document test stand build processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field.
• Solid grasp of engineering fundamentals for your discipline.
• Hands-on technical work in a lab, production, or project setting.
• A record of owning projects and delivering results.
• A track record of working hard, being a dependable teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and treating others with kindness.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, NX, or CATIA.
• Hands-on experience with machining, 3D printing, or fabrication.
• Adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet changing project demands.

As a co-op, you will work across Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Software Engineering, with direct impact on the test infrastructure that keeps our hardware reliable. The role may lead to future full-time opportunities after graduation.

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies.

Shield AI offers competitive pay and a housing stipend for qualified hires. Interns are responsible for finding their own housing and travel to and from their office location.

Shield AI is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Candidates with a disability or special need requiring accommodation may ask for it.